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Easter Break Starts Thursday!
We hope all our Sparks enjoy a fun and relaxing break.

Teacher Appreciation Week is on its way, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the amazing people who keep our classrooms running. We’re giving a well-deserved shoutout to the teachers who make learning a little more fun and a lot more meaningful every day.
 
Thanks a Latte Monday: Teachers will be treated to a yogurt and coffee cart to start the week energized!

Bloom & Gratitude Tuesday: Sparks are encouraged to make a card or bring a flower for their teachers, including class aides and Enrichment faculty.

Wonderful Wednesday Lunch: Teachers will enjoy a lunch together with a break from recess duty. **Volunteer opportunities available.

Favorite Color Day: Sparks may come out of uniform in their teacher’s favorite color. (More information will be sent home this Wednesday!)

Sweets & Sips Friday:
Parents are welcome to donate a dessert, and/or beverage that our teachers may enjoy at home. **Donation opportunities available.

**Parents: We’d love your help!
We have a few parent volunteer and donation opportunities available throughout the week. Please click HERE to share your time and talents!

Summer Uniform Starts 4/15
 

With warmer weather approaching, please note our spring & summer uniform guidelines which begin on Wednesday, April 15:
  • Boys may wear navy uniform shorts.
  • Red sweaters & vest are optional on all days.

Extravaganza 2026 Rolls Out the Red Carpet
 
The spotlight is set and the stage is ready… we’re thrilled to welcome our Embers community tonight for Extravaganza 2026! It’s shaping up to be an unforgettable evening filled with excitement, nostalgia, and a touch of Hollywood magic.

While pre-sales for the basket raffle have officially wrapped, tickets will be available for purchase at the Extravaganza. The winning tickets will be drawn this evening and winners will be notified via email on Monday. Be sure to check your inbox!

Get ready to enjoy a star-studded evening. We can’t wait to see you there!

We are excited to unveil the 5th Grade Masterpiece created for the Extravaganza 2026 raffle: The Great Wave by Katsushika Hokusai.

This beautiful artwork, constructed under the direction of Mrs. Wasserman, showcases the talent of our 5th grade students, each of whom contributed a tile to the full image. The result is a delightful masterpiece!

Help Our Library Bloom This Spring
Our library is ready for a Spring Cleaning! Help us organize our growing collection of books while enjoying the company of fellow parents. Come when you can, leave when you must! Light refreshments will be served.
 
Upcoming Work Days:
Monday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 15 at 9:30 a.m., following all-school Mass

Let us know you’re coming!

Save the Date: Spring Band Concert

All families are welcome to join us!

Spring Session of Chess Scholars
Registration due Wednesday

K-5th Grade | $113/Student

Tuesdays, April 14 – May 26
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.
Course code: EMB4.14.26

 
Program Info | Click to Register
Registration closes this Wednesday, April 1

Embers Spring Open House 
Thursday, April 16 | 9:00 a.m.
Do you know a family who would be a great fit at Embers? Invite them to join us for our Spring Open House! This event provides a peak inside a day at Embers, featuring a campus tour, Headmaster presentation, and Q&A Panel with current parents. 

PreK4 prepares for Easter by creating colorful personalized baskets.

1st Grade creates dioramas of Ancient Egypt, showcasing important landmarks.

Families pack the Northridge gym for the Embers Dads Club first ever Movie Night.

Congratulations to Rob Sadlowski on a phenomenal job as Mr. Warbucks in Willows’ Annie show.

Grades 3-5 took a special field trip to the Shroud of Turin exhibit, hosted by St. Paul of the Cross. This immersive exhibit offers a full-length Shroud of Turin display alongside an extraordinary collection of Passion relic replicas, including the Crown of Thorns, Roman flagrum, crucifixion nails, and more.

Lands’ End Uniform Sale:

The Week Ahead:
March 28

– Embers Extravaganza 

March 31

– Library Work Day (6:30 p.m.) 

April 2-April 10

– NO SCHOOL: Easter Break

 

Upcoming Events:
 

April 13

– Classes Resume
 

April 15

– Summer Uniform Begins
– Library Work Day (9:30 a.m.)

 

April 16

– Embers Open House (9:00 a.m.)
 

April 17

– Spirit Day & Virtue Assembly
 

April 20-24

– Teacher Appreciation Week

April 24

– Embers Bands Spring Showcase (5:00 p.m. | Paluch Hall)
 





Who to Contact

Pablo Boville: Headmaster

Sylvia Casaletto: Office Manager
Student absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals. General questions about the school day.

Barbara Spencer: Business Mgr.
Tuition, billing, and EDP questions.

Christina Williams: Dir. of Operations
Information and questions about myEmbers and student records.

Julene Barder: Admissions Mgr.
New student and sibling enrollment.

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Guiding students in the pursuit of faith, knowledge, and virtue.

8340 N. Greenwood Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
www.embersacademy.org  |  847.518.1185  |  info@embersacademy.org

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